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Among the characteristics of household dishwashers there is a child lock function. Some models have it, others don’t. Find out why a dishwasher needs child protection and how it works.
Why does a dishwasher need a child lock?
If there are children and household appliances in the house, a conflict of interest may occur. If the baby, interested in the dishwasher, presses one or more buttons, its work will fail.
The function in question, although associated with children’s pranks, actually protects the device from any interference. If the button is pressed simply by an ignorant person or a pet, protection will prevent trouble. But still, models with such a function are needed primarily by families with kids.
Consequences of the interaction of the child with the dishwasher (PMM):
- The set program is changed.
- If the door is opened, the child may be burned by the steam.
A program failure is half the trouble, it is much worse if the baby suffers, and this can happen if the door of a working machine opens.
Is it possible to do without blocking?
Many parents claim that their children are completely uninterested in dishwashers, so they see no point in blocking the machine. Indeed, this feature is not a panacea.
Why families with children are not interested in PMM protection:
- The baby should always be supervised. And many preschoolers themselves already know how to handle technology no worse than adults.
- Users often forget to enable protection.
- If you buy a built-in dishwasher and close it with a facade, then the display and flashing indicators will be hidden behind the door and will not attract the attention of the baby.
Types of blocking
In dishwashers, depending on the class, different types of blocking can be used. True, buyers rarely clarify this point. They are more interested in loading, type of drying and efficiency of the device.
mechanical
This is the most popular way. It is available in many budget PMM models, and often their owners are not even aware of the presence of such a function.
Inside or near the door there is a locking device similar to a valve. There is also a special lever, which, moving along the groove, opens or closes the door – it serves as a kind of key.
Electronic
This type of protection is used in medium and premium class cars. It is this option that is now most popular with both manufacturers and users. So that accidental pressing of the buttons does not change the course of the dishwasher, the user must dial a certain key combination – it is indicated in the technical instructions.
Features of electronic door lock:
- If the PMM is working, and the lock mode is enabled, then when you press the buttons immediately, all keys will be locked.
- The fact that the baby pressed the PMM buttons, adults will learn from the information on the display – a certain combination of letters or symbols will be displayed there.
- The control panel and door protection must be turned on each time before starting a new cycle. If the user forgets to lock the machine, the protection will not work.
If you need a PMM with a blocking function, be sure to check this point with consultants, and even better – in the technical instructions. Such models are available, in particular, for the brands Bosch, Midea, Kandy, Siemens, Electrolux, Hansa and others.
Conclusions
Summing up:
- The blocking function does not have a special effect on the cost of the PMM. Therefore, its presence or absence does not particularly concern consumers. Although in fact it can be very useful.
- Different brands may have different protection features. In each case, it is recommended to study the instructions and the control panel – usually the manufacturer marks the option in question on it with an icon that shows a lock.
Buyers are interested in blocking from children infrequently. And families with children usually remember it after the purchase. This useful feature will never be superfluous – suddenly a small child appears in your house, and your dishwasher is already ready to coexist with him.